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Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Lebanon, TN
$27.50–$32.50/ hour
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Lebanon, TN
Pay for clinical social workers in the Lebanon area centers on $30.81 per hour, or about $64,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.74 and the upper quarter over $38.31. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lebanon. That ranks 195th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 223rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lebanon.
- $30.81median pay per hour, Nashville
- $25–$38typical range per hour
- 2,030clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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LMSW-Social Worker Full Time-Wilson County
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Lebanon, TN
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The metro median is 4% above the Tennessee statewide median of $29.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,030 healthcare social workers employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.36 | $44,430 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.74 | $51,460 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.81 | $64,090 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.31 | $79,680 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.64 | $90,770 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Lebanon ranks
- 195th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 223rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lebanon
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.81 median hour buys what $31.98 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Lebanon paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,109
- Per year: $55,458
- Per month: $4,621
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lebanon
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Lebanon
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lebanon, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Lebanon, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Wilson County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Wilson County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 11 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin, TN | 14 mi | $30.81/hr | 52,489 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 16 mi | $30.81/hr | 63,947 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 54 mi | $29.62/hr | 79,076 |
| Clarksville, TN | 61 mi | $28.63/hr | 185,690 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 100 mi | $29.47/hr | 191,496 |
| Huntsville, AL | 105 mi | $29.31/hr | 230,402 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Tennessee · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Lebanon
Lebanon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Lebanon, TN?
Clinical Social Workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $30.81 per hour, about $64,090 a year. The middle half earn between $24.74 and $38.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lebanon a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 223rd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 195th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Lebanon?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lebanon. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lebanon.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Lebanon as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lebanon in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Wilson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lebanon?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lebanon is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysLebanon, TN · 2 postings$28.12/ hr$25–$32
- St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN · 1 wage offer$29.00/ hr$29–$29
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
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2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$43.00High$61
368 Social Worker postings with published pay in the US, 303 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Social Worker roles
- Licensed Medical Social WorkerPer diem$27.50–$32.50/ hour
- Licensed Medical Social WorkerPermanent$52k–$57k/ year
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